LAKE LOUISE ARNICA 



Arnica louiseana Farr 



The horses had traveled a hard and stony way, very steep in places, 

 for we were riding above timber line to visit an alpine lake tucked 

 away in a glaciated cirque near the headwaters of the Clearwater River 

 in British Columbia. There had been no trail to follow, except for the 

 first half mile from camp, and we had reveled in the constant succes- 

 sion of wild gardens, filled with mountain flowers in the perfection of 

 bloom, through which we were passing. Many of the plants were 

 crushed by the feet of the ponies, and we were continually on the 

 watch for new varieties. A long grassy slope facing north was being 

 conquered, when several yellow flowers appeared, quite different from 

 any we had seen before in the mountains. Upon closer examination 

 they were recognized as the rareLake Louise arnica, a composite found 

 only in the Canadian Rockies. The best specimens were carefully 

 gathered, carried to camp, and sketched without delay, but the thrill 

 of seeing them in their native habitat will always be recalled with 

 delight. 



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